Some people take a multivitamin supplement every day to make sure they get the vitamins they need for good health, but others prefer to get their vitamins from natural foods. You can get all the vitamins you need from natural foods if you choose...
Eating natural foods with vitamin D is important to your health, as it may help to prevent disease and increase your lifespan, according to Dr. Ben Kim on DrBenKim.com. A diet rich in vitamin D has a number of benefits for your body, including the...
Bodybuilding is an intense sport requiring dedication to exercise and a commitment to eating healthy foods. Although it's tempting to rely heavily on nutritional supplements to enhance your appearance, size and strength, learning which foods can...
Natural foods are minimally processed and remain as close as possible to their original state, according to KidsHealth.org. While there is no formal definition by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for natural foods, according to EatRight.org,...
Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people throughout the world. It is a medical condition that interferes with the metabolism and utilization of blood sugar in the body. People diagnosed with diabetes, type 1 or type 2, must carefully...
Your blood needs a variety of nutrients to function and circulate properly. While many natural foods can help promote healthy blood, those that are rich in vitamins E and B-3 may be particularly beneficial, and eating garlic can be beneficial as...
Your tonsils are tissues located in your throat that help ward off infections, although the precise actions or purposes of these clumps of tissue are not fully understood. Tonsil swelling due to infection is one of the most common problems...
Vitamin D is a type of fat-soluble vitamin. In order for your body to be able to utilize vitamin D it must be converted into its usable form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, also known as calcitriol. Adequate blood levels of vitamin D are essential for...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic digestive illness characterized by frequent acid reflux---regurgitation of stomach acid into your esophagus. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, eating natural,...
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that are consumed from food and supplements. According to Harvard School of Public Health the health benefits of probiotics include the treatment of diarrhea, improved digestion, and reduced risk of infections of...
The best natural food for a newborn baby is breast milk, but iron-fortified formula is a quality food to feed your baby, too. Natural baby foods are minimally processed and contain few additives and preservatives. Making your own baby foods can be...
The thyroid gland produces hormones that affect a person's energy, body temperature, emotions and weight. Conditions that affect the thyroid include hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), thyroid nodules and...
Natural foods and herbs can improve your health because they do not contain artificial ingredients, which are derived from chemicals. Because your body is a natural organism, it is designed to process foods that grow naturally, as opposed to...
When you and your partner are ready to have a child, nutrition for both of you plays an important role. Fertility depends on a variety of factors, including the vitamins and minerals you eat. Your physician may recommend supplements to improve...
Throughout our lives, reproductive hormones play an important role in many bodily functions. But as we age beyond our peak childbearing years, estrogen levels in women and testosterone levels in men begin to decline, contributing to many of the...
Chemical messengers called neurotransmitters bridge the synaptic gaps between nerve cells in the brain so that information can be conveyed to the appropriate target. Different neurotransmitters serve different purposes. Serotonin is a...
Fiber is an important component of digestion, and regular fiber intake may reduce the incidence of some chronic illnesses. Dr. Warren Enker of the Beth Israel Medical Center of New York states that adults need 25 to 30 g of dietary fiber every day...
Bowel troubles: something few like to talk about but yet many people deal with each day. In fact, 60 to 70 million people had a digestive disease in 2009, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Such conditions...
Food labels often claim products and ingredients are "natural," but what that word means isn't always clear. Neither the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nor the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided a definition for the term, except for...
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, or chemical important in the communication of the brain to the rest of the body. Serotonin is produced in both the brain and the small intestines where it plays an important role in sleep, depression and memory....
Protein is one of the building blocks of life, and it is used throughout the body in various ways, including for muscle synthesis, hair growth and skin elasticity. Protein is a necessary part of any diet and can be broken down into amino...
You might associate electrolytes with sports drinks and Pedialyte, which are marketed to help restore the mineral and fluid balance in endurance athletes and children at risk of dehydration, respectively. However, electrolytes -- which are...
Along with sodium, potassium regulates water and mineral balance in the body and aids with a myriad of other body functions. With an increase in processed food consumption, many Americans are consuming more sodium than ever and failing to balance...
Plums belong to the rose family, which means they're related to cherries, peaches and apricots. Like all their fruit relatives, plums are juicy and versatile fruits that are delicious served fresh or cooked any number of ways. Plums are a...
Based in Georgia and Alabama, Peachtree Natural Foods is a supplement food store specializing in natural products. With a wide range of product choices, you can choose the supplements, vitamins or herbs based on your nutritional and health...
Information on the nutrition of natural foods can help you plan a healthy diet, and it can help you choose natural foods that aid in the prevention of certain health conditions. Knowing the nutritional content of natural foods can also help you...
Natural foods are those that have gone through little to no processing and are free of additives, such as food coloring, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated fats and artificial flavoring or any other substances that do not occur...
Human growth hormone, or HGH, is a natural hormone that is produced by the tiny pituitary gland at the base of the brain. This hormone is vital for normal childhood growth and development and is also important for maintaining organs and tissues in...
A diet that will burn fat is affected by not only what you are eating, but by how much you are eating as portion control is a key factor in keeping fat off. Everyone has essential fat found around muscles, nerve cells, heart, bone marrow and...
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